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Old Photos of Tongwynlais – Part 4

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We’ve been sent some more old photos of the village for you to enjoy. This shot over the rooftops appears to have been taken from a hill overlooking the village in the direction of the castle. You can see the old Walnut Tree Viaduct in the distance. This shot of St Michael’s Church shows the … more…

Photo of the Month – June 2015

We come across so many great photos of Tongwynlais and Castell Coch that we’ve decided to make a regular feature of showcasing them. Here are our favourite photos from last month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tracey Leonard (@tracey_leonard) https://instagram.com/p/4hODopLwF-/ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gale (@gale_jolly_photos) … more…

Rugby Match on the Lewis Estate from the 1920s

I recently discovered this photo of a rugby match from the 1920s on a family history website. The person who shared the image says it’s taking place on the old Lewis Estate that’s now Greenmeadow. Do you recognise any players from this rugby match or have any more information? If you have any old photos … more…